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UofL scientists unlock gut-healing power of fruits and nuts paired with the right gut microbes
June 24, 2026
Discovery may lead to new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease
Microbiology and Immunology doctoral graduate Katelyn Sheneman receives 2026 Guy Stevenson Award
April 22, 2026
The Guy Stevenson Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies honors a former dean of the Graduate School and is presented to an outstanding doctoral degree recipient who has demonstrated excellence in both scholarship and leadership within the disci
$3.7M NIH award fuels push against Chikungunya and other emerging alphaviruses
April 22, 2026
A team led by virologist Donghoon Chung, professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Louisville, medicinal chemist Dr.